5 Best Restaurants in Westmount, Montreal

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This upscale area, predominantly Anglophone, is a far cry from the French-speaking Montréal foreigners often picture. You’ll see polished moms in Prada sunglasses pushing strollers, as well as dressed-down locals walking their dogs along rue Sherbrooke and avenue Greene. Westmount is a relatively new foodie destination, and provides much-needed sustenance after hitting the area's luxury boutiques.

Park

$$$$ Fodor's choice

Sustainable, organic, and fresh every day is the philosophy of this high-end sushi restaurant. The menu is eclectic, with excellent sashimi, noodles, and some vegetarian-friendly Japanese and Korean dishes mixed with a variety of influences from chef Antonio Park's multiple backgrounds—Korean, Argentinian, and Canadian. You can leave the inspiration to him and opt for an omakase (chef's choice) sushi menu starting at C$135. And don't forget to leave room for dessert! Park partnered with the French pâtissier a few doors down to serve exceptional confections like the sorbet maison; the Tout Chocolat, a chocolate brownie with milk chocolate mousse and roasted pecan caramel; or the raspberry lemon cheesecake.

Aux Vivres

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A favorite among vegans, celiacs, and vegetarians (and even omnivores), Montréal's first vegan restaurant serves comfort food dishes and beverages that are creative and delicious—not to mention packed with vitamins. A large chalkboard displays specials of the day. Try the gigantic sandwiches such as the Sirocco (grilled eggplant and hummus), which comes on chapati bread, or for something a little earthier, go with the Dragon bowl, a crowd favorite of steamed bok choy, organic rice, tempeh, marinated veggies, and tamari sauce. Don't forget to order the "uncheesecake" for dessert.

Café Bazin

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A mélange of a pâtisserie, a café, and a French bistro, this little restaurant has been a darling of food critics since it opened in 2017. Serving deftly executed French dishes like quiche, vol-au-vent, and tartines niçoises in a fresh, modern setting of white subway tiles, decorative brass struts, richly patinated wooden tables, and mint-green velvet seating, Café Bazin is a little corner of France in the heart of Anglo Westmount. You'll likely feel sated after your main course, but don't make the mistake of passing on dessert. Bazin is originally a pâtissier by profession, and the pâtisseries here are exquisite. Try the tartelette choco café, a chocolate flan with Chantilly coffee cream, or the Paris-Brest, a choux pastry with hazelnut praline mousseline.   

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Chez Nick

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Open since 1920, this iconic eatery bordering the eastern edge of Downtown is popular with locals for its old-school diner ambience, friendly staff, and consistent quality of its food.

Petros

$$$$

A local favorite in Westmount, this BYOW Greek estiatorio (more upscale than a taverna) specializes in seafood and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With its Grecian-blue tiles and shutters, white walls, traditional Greek music, and uber-friendly, bona fide Greek waiters, Petros makes you feel as if you've stepped straight onto a Cycladic isle. Favorites here include the jumbo shrimp, the octopus with capers and red onion, and the moussaka, but it serves a range of grilled meats (no souvlaki) and a vegetarian gemista (rice-stuffed tomatoes and peppers) that is one of the house specialties. And of course there's tzatziki, fava, and hummus served with moist grilled bread. Ask for a table upstairs or on the terrace on warm summer nights, since the basement is a bit claustrophobic.  Don't forget to bring your own bottle of wine.

4785 rue Sherbrooke, H3Z 1E9, Canada
514-938–5656
Known For
  • Moussaka
  • Excellent vegan and vegetarian meze
  • Nice little outdoor terrace in summer
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sat.--Tues., Best to reserve as it\'s always full

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